The Big-eared Climbing Rat is a small, large-eared rodent of rocky tropical forests in Mexico and Central America, associated with limestone karst and rocky cliff habitats. It climbs among rock outcrops and cave entrances with agility, aided by its large eyes and ears for detecting predators at night. It is rarely observed and little studied.
Habitat
Rocky tropical forests and karst habitats of Mexico and Central America
Diet
Seeds, fruit, and plant material
How common
Rare
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